“The purchasing power promise is completely unbelievable”
September 17 2025
This is what Reinier Castelein, chairman of the trade union, says De Unie. “Trust in politics has never been so low....
“Tax morale of middle groups is under pressure”
September 9 2025
That is what Reinier Castelein, chairman of the trade union, says De Unie based on two studies among middle-income earners. “Our studies—both...
Future stormy and directionless, but De Unie stands strong for it
18 December 2024
December is the perfect time to look back and look ahead. And this year especially: we are on...
Response from De Unie on the 2024 Budget Memorandum
September 19 2024
“The government’s purchasing power figures are like fast food restaurants,” says chairman Reinier Castelein. “They promise you a full stomach. But in the end...
Unions send ministry ultimatum about early retirement for heavy work
May 2, 2024
An ultimatum was sent to Minister Schouten (pensions) on May 1, 2024. The ministry must quickly come up with a permanent...
Put here De Unie will occur even more in the coming year
17 Januari 2024
Wages, leave, pension: a lot of topics are discussed during collective labor agreements. What employment conditions and what De Unie concerns at the top of the...